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Another example of "laziness doesn't pay."

February 7th, 2007 at 04:34 am

Some other bloggers here commented earlier this week about laziness and its pros/cons in the financial field. I'm not so happy to say that today I learned a valuable lesson:

Never go to HR Block.

The fact that I paid $60 to do what I could have done just drives me up a wall. I thought my taxes were complicated, but really all I had to do was put in one additional peice of information that I didn't have last year, and I get everything back. That information was nothing more than my tuition statement. Ugh. I could have done it myself.

Not only that, but they didn't do my state taxes... it would have been extra. So I have to file those myself. Ridiculous.

On the upside, my federal is filed and I'm getting $810 back. Not too shabby at all! Of course, the majority of it will be put back into student loans. Perhaps a hundred of it or so will go to my challenge. Just because Smile And another hundred will go toward my emergency fund.

I packed my dinner tonight and had lunch at home. So all money spent today was on groceries, perscriptions, and tax preparation. Boo.

My grocery budget is coming along fabulously. I managed under $10 for the week, and I'm fairly confidnent that I'm going to reach my goal of spending under $50 for the month. I haven't really spent any money on campus either. 5 cents for a cup with hot water in it, but I've been reusing the cup for the last 2 days. Bringing my tea to campus with me...

I'm meeting a new friend for coffee tomorrow on campus. It should be nice. We've been talking over Facebook [for those who dont know, it's a university-based networking community type of thing]. He goes to my university and seems pretty cool. Let's hope I make a lasting friendship! I've been feeling rather social lately. I keep telling myself that I dont know anyone here, but really I've made quite a few aquaintences. I wish a few of them were closer friends, but I guess that comes with time.

At any rate, I better get going. I've got class in the morning! Everyone have a great night!

Posted in Daily Little Blurbs, , Goals, The Budget | 3 Comments »

3 Responses to “Another example of "laziness doesn't pay."”

  1. cherylyates Says:
    February 7th, 2007 at 12:50 pm 1170852652
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    I'm with you---H and R Block is not worth it! Especially with online filing available in so many forms. If you're tempted---ask around for other alternatives and if you've used the "service", share your experience with others!

  2. yummy64 Says:
    February 7th, 2007 at 01:53 pm 1170856381
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    Off topic but have you checked out the Trader Joe's in da 'burgh yet? OMG I love that store.

  3. Broken Arrow Says:
    February 7th, 2007 at 04:51 pm 1170867082
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    That's unfortunate. Normally I would never go to them, but considering that I'll most likely have to file "married but filing separately" with my ex... I just might have to make this year an exception.

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